Protein, Total, Random Urine with Creatinine
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
Protein, Total, Random Urine with Creatinine - Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease, and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.
- Creatinine, Random Urine
- Protein, Total, Random Urine
- Protein/Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Protein, Total, Random Urine with Creatinine - Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease, and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome, and drug nephrotoxicity.
What type of sample is required for this test?
10 mL urine from a well-mixed random collection - no preservative
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
2–5 business days
Protein, Total, Random Urine
Patient Reference Range
Male 5–25 mg/dL
Female 5–24 mg/dL
Protein/Creatinine Ratio (mg/g creat)
Patient Reference Range
Male 25–148 mg/g creat
Female 24–184 mg/g creat
Protein/Creatinine Ratio (mg/mg creat)
Patient Reference Range
Male 0.025–0.148 mg/mg creat
Female 0.024–0.184 mg/mg creat
Creatinine, Random Urine
Age Reference Range
≤6 Months 2–28 mg/dL
7–11 Months 2–31 mg/dL
1–2 Years 2–110 mg/dL
3–8 Years 2–130 mg/dL
9–12 Years 2–160 mg/dL
>12 Years Male 20–320 mg/dL
>12 Years Female 20–275 mg/dL
Patient Reference Range
Male 5–25 mg/dL
Female 5–24 mg/dL
Protein/Creatinine Ratio (mg/g creat)
Patient Reference Range
Male 25–148 mg/g creat
Female 24–184 mg/g creat
Protein/Creatinine Ratio (mg/mg creat)
Patient Reference Range
Male 0.025–0.148 mg/mg creat
Female 0.024–0.184 mg/mg creat
Creatinine, Random Urine
Age Reference Range
≤6 Months 2–28 mg/dL
7–11 Months 2–31 mg/dL
1–2 Years 2–110 mg/dL
3–8 Years 2–130 mg/dL
9–12 Years 2–160 mg/dL
>12 Years Male 20–320 mg/dL
>12 Years Female 20–275 mg/dL
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 10 mL urine from a well-mixed random collection - no preservative
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 2 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Preservative-free urine collection container
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Acidified urine
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
